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Camping on the Beaver Ranger District

The regular camping season on the Beaver Ranger District is from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekends. Some campgrounds are open for public use before and after the regular season. Through the summer months water systems are operational and garbage collection is available. Snow pack may inhibit vehicle accessibility to higher elevation campgrounds. Contact the Beaver Ranger District office for snow and road conditions at (435) 438-2436 or click the recreational report.

Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can be made for Castle Rock, Tushar Lakeside, Mahogany and Ponderosa Picnic Area. All campgrounds limit campers to a 14-day stay in one campground. Reservations can be made on-line or by telephone: 1-877-444-6777.

When the 14 day limit is reached, the camper is required to move to a different campground. Electrical and sewage connections are not provided and wastewater is not permitted to drain on the ground. Local communities have dumping facilities. Garbage bins are located at the mouth of Beaver Canyon on the east side of State Road #153 next to the lower Beaver River Power Station.

Dates reflected in this table are weather dependent.

For current information please contact the Beaver Ranger District office

City Creek and Castle Rock are the only campgrounds that allow ATV use within the Campground. The Paiute ATV Trail can be accessed from both City Creek and Castle Rock campgrounds. All other campgrounds on the district do not allow ATV use. ATV’s must be hauled to nearby trailheads. State of Utah laws and rules for Off-Highway Vehicle are enforced by law enforcement.

Where fire rings and fire grates are established fires may be built without a permit. Firewood is provided in some locations, deadfall should be utilized for fires; cutting of standing timber, shrubs and other vegetation is prohibited. Surface water may be contaminated and should always be properly treated before consumption. Pets are welcome and should be kept on a leash. A nominal fee is charged at most of the campgrounds. Within our picnic areas, you will find tables, benches, water, fire grates, parking and restrooms.

All federal recreation pass programs are honored.

All federal recreation pass programs are honored. Sales of the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Lands Recreation Pass are now available on-line through the USGS Store.

If you plan to use a specialized facility (camping, parking, boat launch, ramps, swimming site, etc.) in the forest, you may have to pay a USER FEE. Please contact us for information on fees, passes or permits necessary for use of recreation areas on the Fishlake National Forest.

UNDEVELOPED CAMPSISTES AND PICNIC SPOTS

There are many undeveloped campsites and picnic spots throughout the District. Camping is limited to 16 days in these undeveloped areas. Some of the more popular areas are:

Please use existing sites and fire rings. Camping should be done within 300 feet of the road. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads or drive along tree line to access campsites.

Please check for local fire restrictions before camping www.utahfireinfo.gov or call your local forest service office.

Wood permits are not needed for usage on the forest. If wood is transported home for personal use, pick up a permit at the Beaver Ranger District Office located at 575 South Main Street in Beaver.

Groups of over 75 people who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. There is no fee and permits can be obtained at the Beaver Office.

USDA Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 21 January 2009 at 13:24:24 EST